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Mums-to-be reveal their biggest pregnancy discomforts for each trimester
By Kimberley Smith on 01/07/2011 12:12:24
Heartburn, exhaustion and constipation constant bugbears for pregnant women
also complain of embarrassing pregnancy discomforts such as constipation and burping and gas (9%).By the third trimester, mums rank lower back pain as their biggest problem. Which isn’t surprising when you remember that by the third trimester your baby’s
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Morning sickness could be genetic
By Kimberley Smith on 30/04/2010 13:30:02
You’re more likely to suffer morning sickness in pregnancy if your own mum did too
Trust."It is safe to take anti-sickness drugs and it's better for the baby and the pregnancy to treat this condition than let the woman get very severely ill and risk complications,” she also said.If you’re trying to beat the morning sickness check out
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Getting comfortable in bed when you're pregnant
By Laura Lee Davies on 18/02/2009 03:01:20
Between the heat, your bump and other maternity discomforts, it's not easy to have a happy nighttime. Here are some tips.
heavier during pregnancy, it is advisable to avoid sleeping on your back. The weight of your bump puts pressure on the flow of blood up from your lower body to your heart, as well as adding strains that can lead to back ache, piles and digestive discomfort
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Know-how: Stretch Marks!
By Laura Lee Davies on 09/06/2009 02:56:21
Not everyone gets stretch marks, but when your tummy is about to grow to fit a seven or eight lb baby, something has to give!
they are associated with the changes to a woman's bump or boobs in pregnancy, although any person (men get them too!) if they put on weight in a particular area of their body.Stretchmarks tend to be long red or pink lines, usually vertical rather than horizontal
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Beat pregnancy back pain
By Laura Lee Davies on 13/08/2009 01:49:39
Take the pressure off your back and feel better before the birth.
When you become pregnant, it’s not just the extra weight you’re carrying around (or even the fact that you are contorting the way you move to compensate for your growing bump) which can cause back pain. In order to allow parts of your body like your
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Know-how: Pregnancy Back Ache
By ThinkBaby on 08/06/2009 02:14:20
Your changing centre of gravity and hormonal shifts can bring on back pain, but we're here to help
You are not alone in suffering from back pain, if this is any consolation – more than 50 per cent of pregnant women complain about it during various points in their pregnancy. What causes pregnancy back pain?The main culprit is the extra weight
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Tiredness in pregnancy
By Laura Lee Davies on 14/07/2007 09:48:37
Fatigue can be frustrating when you just need to get about and get things done, but your body is giving you a clear message.
when the baby arrives – these can all affect your sleep long before the physical discomfort of nighttimes with a big bump.For more about getting a comfortable night's sleep, click here.Although old wives' sayings will have it that you feel tired
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Constipation in pregnancy
By ThinkBaby on 11/10/2007 01:38:12
It's no fun not being able to go to the toilet when your body wants to, but how can you safely do something about it?
less exercise because you are feeling tired, or feeling the weight of your baby, this might hamper efficient bowel movement too.What can you do about pregnancy constipation?Eat well Try to increase the amount of fibre you are having in your diet. You
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What is Restless Legs Syndrome?
By Laura Lee Davies on 27/04/2006 12:50:53
Some people suffer from RLS through their life but pregnant women are more prone to it. What is it and how can you deal with it?
Many women are likely to experience some aches and pains in their legs as their weight increases through pregnancy and they adjust their posture to carry their bump. Some will also experience swollen ankles or leg cramps. However, one of the most
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Coping with morning sickness
By ThinkBaby on 11/09/2010 01:53:53
It's one of the most common pregnancy complaints and can vary greatly in degree and duration of suffering. Here's what you need to know...
and for many it's an all-day occurrence. In most cases morning sickness is an unpleasant effect of pregnancy but of no cause for concern for mother and baby. However in it's most severe, and relatively rare, form, where women vomit excessively and experience
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